© The Royal Mint, 2020
© The Royal Mint, 2020
1000 Pounds - Elizabeth II Elton John; Gold Proof
2020 year| Gold (.999) | 1005 g | 100 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2020 |
| Value | 1000 Pounds 1000 GBP = USD 1308 |
| Currency | Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.999) |
| Weight | 1005 g |
| Diameter | 100 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#225494 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Elton John’s boater hat, glasses and bow tie set against a union flag
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ELTON JOHN
BMJ
Engraver: Bradley Morgan Johnson
Edge
Plain with piano patterned edge
Comment
Issued as part of the Music Legends series, the coin was also struck in a variety of denominations and metals including copper-nickel, colourised silver proof, silver proof and gold proof.©The Royal Mint, 2020
Issue Limit: 4 (same number as 'I’m Still Standing' reached in the UK Singles Chart)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the coin is that it features a unique design depicting Elton John, a renowned British musician, on the reverse side, while the obverse side features the standard portrait of Queen Elizabeth II. This coin was issued as a tribute to Elton John's contributions to music and his status as a cultural icon.
